Wolves Have 21 Distinct Howling ‘Dialects,’ Researchers Say It turns out that wolves, jackals and domestic dogs have different howling dialects or “vocal fingerprints.” Researchers say this may help them better identify species, and therefore their conservation status. Source: Natures…

Moose: Life of a Twig Eater, Broadcasting Weds, 2/10, on PBS [WATCH] Moose, the largest deer at around 1000-1200 pounds, are in decline across North America. A new documentary asks why, while following a mother moose and her long-eyelashed calf…

The chips are down for Moore’s law The semiconductor industry will soon abandon its pursuit of Moore’s law. Now things could get a lot more interesting. Nature 530 144 doi: 10.1038/530144a Source: Nature NewsThe chips are down for Moore’s law…

Flies reared in the dark for 60 years give up their genetic secrets Dark-fly project looks for changes that helped fruit flies to thrive without light. Nature News doi: 10.1038/nature.2016.19339 Source: Nature NewsFlies reared in the dark for 60 years…

Poaching and Trafficking: Strategic Steps to Reduce It Illegal trafficking and poaching of rhinos, elephants and pangolins, and others in South Africa were the topics in a recent talk by a Wild Tomorrow Fund ecologist, at Audubon Greenwich, in Connecticut.…